In This Issue
- Big Win: Bipartisan housing bill passes 390–9; plus, FPC engagement results.
- New Tools Live: Fundraising Dashboard + Member Political Data Requests now available.
- Don’t Miss: FPC Academy, All-GAD Call & valuation policy updates.
- Compliance and RPAC: Polling guidance, 2026 transmittal deadlines & office hours.
Key Dates
- February 18: FPC Academy, 2 PM ET
- February 24: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Valuation Policy Update, 2 PM ET
- February 25: All GAD Call, 3 PM ET
- March 11: FPC Academy, 2 PM ET
- March 25: All-GAD Call, 3 PM ET
Top Takeaways
Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes the House
Big Win. The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Additional reference points for GADs:
House Vote: Passed 390–9
(Roll Call Vote)
FPC Engagement: 395 FPCs took action
NAR Coverage:
Bipartisan Housing Bill Passes House of Representatives
🆕 Tools Live: Fundraising and Member Data
Fundraising Dashboard
Now live for all AEs & GADs:
- National, state, and local fundraising data
- Access with existing NAR credentials
Data status: Current through Dec. 31, 2025
Starting Feb 2026: Updates post after reconciliation
- Access with your existing NAR credentials via the REALTOR® Party website.
- Data status: current through Dec. 31, 2025.
- Update cadence: beginning Feb. 2026, updates will post after reconciliation.
👉 Access via the REALTOR® Party Website
Member Political Data Requests
Request member political data by:
- State jurisdiction
- Local jurisdiction
- Association jurisdiction
Important:
- Territorial rules still apply
- Shared jurisdiction = your member only
Questions? Contact your Political Rep or Jami Sims.
Training & Events
All-GAD Call | Feb 25, 3 PM ET
Topic: Trending appraisal legislation across the country
Speaker: Keisha Wilkinson, Senior Policy Representative, Valuation
Plus: NAR updates you won’t want to miss.
Missed a call?
2026 recaps will be posted in the GAD Hub group.
FPC Advocacy Academy | Feb 18, 2PM ET
Topic:: The Pro-Property Platform: Understanding RPAC and NAR Political Director Office Hours
Why it matters:
- Walks FPCs through the RPAC side of the role
- Direct access to NAR political staff
- Reinforces how FPCs support long-term advocacy success
Who should attend:
FPCs (primary audience); State GADs are welcome.
What’s next:
A full syllabus of FPC Advocacy Academy trainings for the rest of 2026 is available HERE.
Office Hours & Trainings
- ✉️Aristotle 360 System Overview for PAC Managers (Semimonthly)
- 🔗Aristotle 360: Calls for Action Training (Monthly)
- 🔗Advocacy Everywhere Office Hours: Broker Involvement Program, CFAs, and REALTOR Party Mobile Alerts
- 🔗Community Development Advocacy Planning Sessions (Weekly)
- 🔗RPAC Office Hours (Monthly)
Exclusive Poll: What Voters Are Saying About Housing
Key Findings:
- Housing affordability is a top voting issue
- Belief in the American Dream remains strong
- Voters across party lines want Congress to act
Listen and subscribe where you get your other podcasts.
Compliance Corner
State & Local Independent Expenditure Grants & Polling
Thanks to everyone who joined the January 28 All-GAD call with Mitchell Norton and me to discuss the State and Local Independent Expenditure (IE) Grant Program.
One key topic was polling, which can play an important role in determining whether to pursue an IE and, in some cases, in shaping messaging. As a reminder, poll results are considered a “thing of value.” Sharing them improperly could result in a reportable, or impermissible, in-kind contribution. Please check with us before sharing any poll results to avoid potential compliance issues.
If you missed the call and would like to learn more about independent expenditures, check out last month’s Compliance Corner or feel free to reach out.
Questions? Contact Darby Thorne, Director of Political Compliance.
Compliance Corner is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.
RPAC Updates
2026 RPAC Transmittal Deadlines
Add the deadlines to your calendar now.
Includes:
- Recommended transfer dates
- Mail timelines
- Processing timeframes
RPAC Office Hours
Your time to:
- Ask questions
- Connect with RPAC staff and Aristotle experts
- Leave with clear next steps
NAR Washington Report
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- NAR Supports FEMA Disaster Aid Reform Act
- Information for Housing Providers Participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
- House Committee Advances Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) Reauthorization
- Congress Releases Final Funding Levels for HUD, Preserving Key Housing Programs
- NAR Supports Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Extension
Resources & Research
Strengthen Your Grassroots Program
Advocacy Everywhere supports:
- REALTOR® CFAs
- Consumer CFAs
- Broker CFAs (Broker Involvement Program)
- REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
Questions? Contact Jami Sims.
This is What Building Better Communities Looks Like in Action
NAR’s Building Better Communities campaign brings to life how REALTORS® and associations drive real change through community development advocacy, partnerships, and smart growth. Dive into an interactive timeline marking 25 years of REALTOR® leadership, watch the campaign video, explore the success story map and access grants and resources. Plus, don’t miss the article spotlighting association grant power users at Advocacy Week.
Questions? Christine Windle.
Reactivate Walkability Through Grant Funding
Apply for a Smart Growth Grant to fund downtown assessments, reactivation demonstrations, walkability studies, and more. Discover how the Texoma Board of REALTORS® Sparked a Main Street Comeback with Better Block Project and explore the Smart Growth Toolkit for ideas.
Questions? Christine Windle.
Research Tools
- Metro Market Statistics Dashboard
- Economist’s Outlook
- Residential Real Estate Snapshot
- Research Update
REALTOR® Party Success Stories
Read the latest success stories here:
- Baldwin REALTORS® Manage Growth with Land Use Initiative Program
- Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® secure a Land Use Initiative review to address Bangor rental ordinance concerns.
- Ohio REALTORS® launch a scalable infill housing model.
- Southwest Montana REALTORS® partner regionally to promote property tax relief.
From the Chair
GAD Nation,
If January was about setting intentions, February is where those intentions start showing up on the calendar.
Legislative sessions are underway. Election prep is no longer theoretical. RPAC planning is picking up speed. Member questions are getting more specific. At this point, it feels fair to say, “Okay, Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Everything is blowing up at the same time.
Many of you are already juggling bill tracking, candidate outreach, local ordinance issues, fundraising calendars, and member education efforts, often while trying to stay ahead of what is coming next. That is not easy work, and it deserves recognition.
One theme I want to emphasize as we head deeper into the year is preparedness. Early planning now, mapping advocacy priorities, flagging emerging issues, identifying allies, and building your internal timelines, pay dividends later when things move quickly. The more intentional we are, the less reactive we must be when pressure ramps up.
This is also a good moment to remind yourself that you do not have to do advocacy alone. NAR resources, staff, and GAD Nation exist for a reason, whether that means access to toolkits, shared examples, or simply a sounding board. The strength of the GAD community is the willingness to ask questions, share what works, and support others through challenges that come with our work.
If you have a template that works, share it. If you are stuck, ask the question! If you see trends at the state or local level, raise your hand. Chances are, someone else is dealing with the same issue or will be seeing that issue soon.
February is where momentum builds. You are doing important work, and you are not in isolation. Let’s keep leaning on each other and building toward the strongest REALTOR® advocacy year ever.
Neeley Erickson
815.543.7147
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